Exhibitions
Thursday 2 May 2013
'Binchester Exposed'
Wednesday 1st May - Sunday 2nd June
An exhibition exploring the results of excavations at the Roman fort at Binchester, County Durham, known to the Romans as Vinovia. Designed by students taking 'Museum Archaeology', Department of Archaeology, Durham University.
Contact mary.brooks@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Interval
25th March - 31st May
Art exhibition by Emma Calder, an artist from Alnwick, via Glasgow School of Art. A colourful exhibniton of abstract art. Works will be for sale.
Contact helen.goldie@googlemail.com for more information about this event.
Saturday 4 May 2013
Stephen Sproates: Numerous Forms of Number
4th - 31st May
Exhibition of 2D & 3D Works of Art Over the last 7 years Steve has collaborated with the 14th Astronomer Royal and Emeritus Professor of Physics at Durham University, Sir Arnold Wolfendale on ways to represent, clarify and communicate concepts of physics using art. Presently they are conceptualising ways to represent the wave/particle duality.
Contact visitor.centre@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Wednesday 8 May 2013
Art Tours, Palatine Centre
2pm every Wednesday from 24th April - 19th June
Enjoy a tour od Durham Univesrity's modern art collection in the stunning Palatine Building. Art tours conducted by Henry Dyson, Keeper of Fine Art in the University, are available to staff, students and visitors. Tours begin at the Reception of the Palatine Building.
Contact conferenceadministration.service@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 11 May 2013
Green Woodworking Event
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May
Local green woodworker, Chris Helliwell, will be in the Garden this weekend. He will be demonstrating this ancient cradt, and giving visitors a chance to try a pole lathe and shave a horse.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Fantastic Food Chains
Make your own food chain to learn about life in the Garden and then go on a journey of discovery.
No need to pre-book. Just turn up on the day.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Sunday 12 May 2013
Friends Of The Garden Plant Sale
A wide collection of plants and seeds available for purchase once again at this year's annual Friends of the Botanic Garden Plant Sale. There will also be cacti and succulents for sale from the Teeside branch of the British cactus and succulent society. No need to pre-book. Just turn up on the day.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 18 May 2013
Winged Creatures
TAKE PART in the exhibition of the Lindisfarne Gospels! Free workshops are being held to create work responding to and some to be exhibited as part of the Lindisfarne Gospels Durham exhibition at Durham University’s Palace Green Library this summer.
Contact emma.hamlett@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Friday 24 May 2013
Hinduism in India: Culture, Ritual & Community
Exhibition telling the story of the religious life of millions of people in India. Centred around recreated Hindu shrines, this exhibition tells the story of the religious life of millions of people in India.
Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Sunday 26 May 2013
Ustinov College Café des Arts presents: “In Conversation with Fenwick Lawson”
Join our artist-in-residence Alan O'Cain for a lively, entertaining and relaxed discussion with one of Britain's most esteemed sculptors, Fenwick Lawson.
Contact ustinov.college@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Lovely Leather
Humans have been working leather for thousands of years. Visit the Old Fulling Mill this half term and have a go at making your own leather purse or wrist guard.
Contact archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Wednesday 29 May 2013
Ancient Egyptian Accessories
Make Egyptian amulets or a Nekhbet pendant when you visit the Oriental Museum this half term. Be inspired by teh artefacts in our wonderful Egyptian Gallery.
Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Friday 31 May 2013
Chinese Dragon Boat Festival
Find out about the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Make and decorate your own dragon boat inspired by the wonderful Chinese collection.
Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 1 June 2013
Let's go on an adventure!
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd June.
Visit the Old Fulling Mill and make a special notebook to record all your travels and adventures in this weekend's children's craft activity.
Contact archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Monday 1 July 2013
Lindisfarne Gospels Durham
1st July - 30th September
In summer 2013, one of the world’s greatest books, the Lindisfarne Gospels, will be on show in a unique exhibition at Palace Green Library. The exhibition is part of a partnership between Durham University, Durham Cathedral, Durham County Council and the British Library.
Contact pg.library@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 6 July 2013
Traditional Crafts Weekend
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the Garden. Les takes much of his inspiration from the history of Durham, in particular St Cuthbert and the Lindisfarne Gospels.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 13 July 2013
Incredible Inks
Visit the Botanic Garden today to find out how monks used natural materials to produce the Lindisfarne Gospels. Try your hand at making ink and writing with a quill.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Sunday 21 July 2013
MG Car Display
Durham MG Owners Club are visiting the Garden today, showcasing their classic cars. Come along and take a look!
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Thursday 15 August 2013
Jays Animal Encounters
The zoo comes to the Botanic Garden! From cute and cuddly to smooth & scaly, meet the incredible range of friendly animals visiting the Garden for the day. Normal admission charges apply. There is no additional charge to participate in this event.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 24 August 2013
Traditional Crafts Weekend
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the Garden this August Bank Holiday Weekend.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 7 September 2013
National Orchid Show
The 3rd National Orchid show will be held at Durham University. There will be displays from orchid societies and the chance to buy orchids from a variety of growers. As usual, visitors are welcome to bring any of their own plants along to the show if they would like advice about them. There will also be several talks by guest speakers and a chance to meet the Royal Horticultural Society judges for a question and answer session on plant judging.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 28 September 2013
Traditional Crafts Weekend
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the Garden. Les takes much of his inspiration from the history of Durham, in particular St Cuthbert and the Lindisfarne Gospels.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Subscribe to this events listingLindisfarne Gospels
1st July - 30th September 2013
The Lindisfarne Gospels Durham exhibition will be on display at Durham University's Palace Green Library, which has been completely redesigned and refurbished for this event.